Chapter News

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Mar

Kansas City – Donates ACTION! Week Books to Hospital Library

On February 25, 2020, three members of Assistance League of Kansas City delivered much needed books to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Chapel Library. The books were donated through the Outreach Program and given in conjunction with ACTION! WEEK. Books on coping with grief, picture books and Spanish versions of popular children books are the most requested […]

21

Mar

Inland North County – Assisteens help Seniors, Homeless and Those in Need

Assisteens  is a teen group that is an auxiliary of Assistance League of Inland North County in Escondido. Students in grades 7-12 volunteer to work on projects that help seniors, homeless and those in need while earning community service hours.  Assisteens run their monthly meetings with the guidance of adult coordinators while developing personal responsibility […]

Mar

Greater Wilmington – Book Drive for Nashville

In recognition of the needs in Nashville, Tenn., after the recent destructive and deadly tornado, Assistance League will “pay it forward” by purchasing $1,000 of new children’s books. Members of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington were surprised and heartened after Hurricane Florence when we were contacted by Destinee’s Gift, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, organization started by […]

Mar

Bellingham – Bellingham’s Thrift & Gift Shop Good Deals!

Where Can You Get A Good Deal?  Answer: At Assistance League of Bellingham’s Thrift & Gift Shop!  The shop is our main source of funding for our four philanthropic programs in Whatcom County. Operation School Bell®, our signature program, provided over 2,200 kids in need with new clothing in 2019-2020. What makes Thrift & Gift […]

07

Mar

Greater Wilmington – Benefits from Annual Play at the Beach

Over 250 women enjoyed a day of game playing during the 12th Annual Play at the Beach Feb. 27, 2020 at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC.  The annual event features lunch and card games including bridge, canasta, and pinochle, plus board games, and mahjong, dominoes, or other games.  The proceeds benefit Assistance League […]

Mar

San Luis Obispo County – Receives Grant from Central Coast Funds for Children

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo has received a $2,500 grant award from Central Coast Funds for Children. This grant will be used to support Assistance League’s Operation School Bell® philanthropic program.  The funds will be used to purchase new school-appropriate clothing for disadvantaged students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, living and attending school throughout San […]